Rock Island Auction Sees Strong Sales

Regional sales at RIAC contain more affordable antiques and beginning collector’s items that normally attract “regional” bidders (people within a five hour driving radius). However, the two-day sale drew bids from all over the country, bidders traveled from as far away as Australia.

The top sellers include a Smith & Wesson number three old model Russian revolver with shoulder stock that sold for $8,050 and three barreled Sharps Receivers which sold for $6,900.

Rock Island expects to build upon the success of the regional sale with a Fall Premiere Auction to be held September 11, 12 and 13. This auction will offer firearms for every level of collecting including Colts, Winchesters, U.S., European and Japanese military, deringers and hundreds of fine sporting arms.

The sale will feature firearms from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans museum. Other famous and historical firearms associated with Walter Earp, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, William “Bill” Tilghman, Turner Kirkland, John Hart “The Lone Ranger” and Arvo Ojala “Gunsmoke” plus Texas Rangers, Western Sheriffs and more.

The sporting collection of E. Warner Bacon will be offered with many scarce and high conditioned Ithacas. There are also over 50 Model 70’s, several desirable calibers, many in original boxes Also included in this auction is an impressive Victorian collection of gambling items, spurs, saloon pieces, ivory canes, advertising signs and collectables. Visit www.rockislandauction.com for more information.